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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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Relocating fuel filter, is this the place to put it?

I will be relocating the fuel filter because all of you know why. I was wondering where is the best place to put it? I was thinking the line marked "fuel" on top behind the UIM, this seems to be the easiest place to install it. Any other suggestions? .......Is this the line i want, it attaches to the backside of the TB?
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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Um...you do know that's the throttle body coolant line, right?
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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Looking at teh vin plate makes me want a FD lol
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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No do not put it there. Here is the proper place to put it. Make sure you use high pressure fuel line designed for fuel injection. If you want to get fancy you can drill and tap the subframe and use the stock bracket to mount it.
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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What made you think fuel went into our throttle bodies?
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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Because it says "Fuel" on his hose.
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by RE-Amemiya7
I will be relocating the fuel filter because all of you know why. I was wondering where is the best place to put it? I was thinking the line marked "fuel" on top behind the UIM, this seems to be the easiest place to install it. Any other suggestions? .......Is this the line i want, it attaches to the backside of the TB?
Do yourself a favor and buy a shop manual for your car . . . .

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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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It's a good thing you asked the forum. That would have sucked. Rotary Experiment Seven did mine about 2 years ago and I'm very happy with my 5 minute fuel filter changes
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Rotary Experiment Seven
No do not put it there. Here is the proper place to put it. Make sure you use high pressure fuel line designed for fuel injection. If you want to get fancy you can drill and tap the subframe and use the stock bracket to mount it.
Would it be possible for you to do a simple write up of the materials and process you used to move the filter?
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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I did a write up about this a couple years ago if you search. There isn't much to it except getting the stock filter out of its location which can be a pain. All you really do is replacew the hoses and extend them down through the openings of the subframe. Make sure you use the right hose and secure it so it doesn't rub on anything.
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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Do yourself a favor and buy a shop manual for your car . . . .

That's my line!
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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